Amitabh Bachchan Indian Actor From Prayagraj
Amitabh Bachchan · film actor and film producer · Indian
Known for
Biography
Amitabh Bachchan, born 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj, is an Indian actor. He is known for playing Yashvardhan Raichand in Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... (2001).
Early life
He is the son of Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan was educated at Kirori Mal College (Bachelor of Science); Post Graduate Government College – 11, Chandigarh; and Boys' High School & College.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Amitabh Bachchan is Bhuvan Shome (1969). During the 1970s, he worked on Sholay (1975, as Jai) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977, as Anthony Gonzalves). Work from the 2000s includes Om Shanti Om (2007) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). English Vinglish (2012) and The Great Gatsby (2013, as Meyer Wolfshiem) are among his 2010s credits. In the 2020s, he appeared in Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) and Kalki 2898 AD (2024).
His filmography here covers 197 films and 2 TV series from 1969 to 2024. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (33), followed by romance (14) and action (9). The Great Gatsby (2013) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $354 million.
Pran appears in 11 of his listed titles, including Don (1978) and Zanjeer (1973). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Shah Rukh Khan (seven titles) and Aishwarya Rai (seven titles). Ram Gopal Varma directed six of his titles on record, among them Fear is necessary (2006) and Aag (2007). Karan Johar is credited as director on three of them, including Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) and Bombay Talkies (2013).
Recognition
In 2007, he won the Officer of the Legion of Honour. He has also won the National Film Award for Best Actor (1990) for Agneepath and a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1991). The records list 8 awards won by him.
Public roles
He served as Member of the Lok Sabha from 1984 to 1987. Positions listed for him include Member of the 8th Lok Sabha.
Personal life
He has been married to Jaya Bachchan since 1979. He is the father of Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and has 2 children in total.
Filmography
199 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Fakt Purusho Maate | Film | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Ashwatthama, the son of sage and warrior Dronacharya and an ally to the Kauravas, who was cursed with immortality for attempting to kill an unborn Parikshit. He has since roamed the Earth for nearly six thousand years. | Film |
| 2023 | Ganapath | Film | |
| 2022 | Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva | Film | |
| 2022 | Fakt Mahilao Mate | Film | |
| 2022 | Goodbye | Film | |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Film | |
| 2022 | Runway 34 | Film | |
| 2021 | Chehre | Film | |
| 2021 | Zamaanat | Film | |
| 2020 | Jhund | Vijay Barse | Film |
| 2019 | AB Aani CD | Film | |
| 2019 | Badla | Film | |
| 2019 | Gulabo Sitabo | Film | |
| 2019 | Shoebite | Film |
Show all 199 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Guru Gosayi Venkanna, Reddy's teacher in combat and philosophy. | Film |
| 2018 | Thugs of Hindostan | Film | |
| 2017 | 102 Not Out | Film | |
| 2017 | Sarkar 3 | Subhash Nagre | Film |
| 2016 | Pink | Deepak Sehgal | Film |
| 2016 | Te3n | Film | |
| 2016 | Wazir | Film | |
| 2015 | Piku | Bhashkor Banerjee | Film |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Film | |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | Film | |
| 2014– | Yudh | TV series | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Film | |
| 2013 | Power | Film | |
| 2013 | Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire | Film | |
| 2013 | The Great Gatsby | Meyer Wolfshiem | Film |
| 2012 | Department | Film | |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Film | |
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Film | |
| 2011 | Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap | Film | |
| 2011– | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | TV series | |
| 2010 | Kandahar | Lokanatha Sharma | Film |
| 2010 | Rann | Film | |
| 2010 | Teen Patti | Film | |
| 2009 | Aladin | Film | |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Film | |
| 2009 | Paa | Auro Arte | Film |
| 2009 | Taalismaan | Film | |
| 2008 | Bhoothnath | Film | |
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Film | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Narrator | Film |
| 2008 | Sarkar Raj | Subhash Nagre | Film |
| 2008 | Yaar Meri Zindagi | Film | |
| 2007 | Aag | Film | |
| 2007 | Cheeni Kum | Film | |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Film | |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Film | |
| 2007 | Nishabd | Film | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Film | |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Film | |
| 2007 | The Last Lear | Film | |
| 2006 | Baabul | Film | |
| 2006 | Family | Film | |
| 2006 | Fear is necessary | Film | |
| 2006 | Ganga | Film | |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Film | |
| 2005 | Amrithadhare | Film | |
| 2005 | Black | Debraj Sahai | Film |
| 2005 | Bunty Aur Babli | Film | |
| 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... | Film | |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Film | |
| 2005 | Paheli | Film | |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Film | |
| 2005 | Ramji Londonwaley | Film | |
| 2005 | Sarkar | Subhash Nagre | Film |
| 2005 | Viruddh... Family Comes First | Film | |
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Film | |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Film | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Film | |
| 2004 | Dev | Film | |
| 2004 | Hum Kaun Hai? | Film | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Film | |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Film | |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Film | |
| 2004 | Rudraksh | Film | |
| 2004 | Trust | Film | |
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara | Film | |
| 2003 | Armaan | Film | |
| 2003 | Baghban | Film | |
| 2003 | Boom | Film | |
| 2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Film | |
| 2002 | Aankhen | Film | |
| 2002 | Agni Varsha | Film | |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Film | |
| 2002 | Kaante | Film | |
| 2001 | Aks | Film | |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | Film | |
| 2001 | Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... | Yashvardhan Raichand | Film |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Narayan Shankar | Film |
| 1999 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | Film | |
| 1999 | Kohram | Film | |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Film | |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Film | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Bade Miyan | Film |
| 1997 | Mrityudata | Film | |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | Film | |
| 1992 | Khuda Gawah | Film | |
| 1991 | Ajooba | Film | |
| 1991 | Akayla | Film | |
| 1991 | Hum | Tiger | Film |
| 1991 | Indrajeet | Film | |
| 1991 | Sadhu Sant | Film | |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Film | |
| 1990 | Agneepath | Vijay Deenanath Chauhan | Film |
| 1989 | Jaadugar | Film | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Film | |
| 1989 | Toofan | Film | |
| 1988 | Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati | Film | |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Film | |
| 1988 | Shahenshah | Shahenshah | Film |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | Film | |
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Film | |
| 1985 | Ameer Aadmi Gharib Aadmi | Film | |
| 1985 | Geraftaar | Film | |
| 1985 | Mard | Film | |
| 1984 | Inquilaab | Film | |
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | Film | |
| 1984 | Sharaabi | Film | |
| 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon | Film | |
| 1983 | Coolie | Film | |
| 1983 | Mahaan | Film | |
| 1983 | Nastik | Film | |
| 1983 | Pukar | Film | |
| 1982 | Bemisal | Film | |
| 1982 | Desh Premee | Film | |
| 1982 | Khud-Daar | Film | |
| 1982 | Namak Halaal | Film | |
| 1982 | Satte Pe Satta | Film | |
| 1982 | Shakti | Film | |
| 1981 | Anusandhan | Film | |
| 1981 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raat | Film | |
| 1981 | Kaalia | Film | |
| 1981 | Lawaaris | Film | |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Film | |
| 1981 | Silsila | Film | |
| 1981 | Yaarana | Film | |
| 1980 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Film | |
| 1980 | Dostana | Film | |
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Film | |
| 1980 | Shaan | Film | |
| 1979 | Cinema Cinema | Film | |
| 1979 | Jurmana | Film | |
| 1979 | Kaala Patthar | Film | |
| 1979 | Manzil | Film | |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Film | |
| 1979 | The Great Gambler | Film | |
| 1978 | Besharam | Film | |
| 1978 | Don | Don | Film |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugandh | Film | |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | Film | |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Film | |
| 1978 | Trishul | Film | |
| 1977 | Alaap | Film | |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Anthony Gonzalves | Film |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Film | |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina | Film | |
| 1977 | Parvarish | Film | |
| 1976 | Adalat | Film | |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane | Film | |
| 1976 | Hera Pheri | Film | |
| 1976 | Kabhi Kabhie | Film | |
| 1975 | Chhoti Si Baat | Film | |
| 1975 | Chupke Chupke | Film | |
| 1975 | Deewaar | Vijay Verma | Film |
| 1975 | Faraar | Film | |
| 1975 | Mili | Film | |
| 1975 | Sholay | Jai | Film |
| 1975 | Suhaag | Film | |
| 1975 | Zameer | Film | |
| 1974 | Benaam | Film | |
| 1974 | Kasauti | Film | |
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap | Film | |
| 1974 | Majboor | Film | |
| 1974 | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | Film | |
| 1973 | Abhimaan | Film | |
| 1973 | Bandhe Haath | Film | |
| 1973 | Gehri Chaal | Film | |
| 1973 | Namak Haraam | Film | |
| 1973 | Saudagar | Film | |
| 1973 | Zanjeer | Vijay Khanna | Film |
| 1972 | Bansi Birju | Film | |
| 1972 | Bombay to Goa | Film | |
| 1972 | Ek Nazar | Film | |
| 1972 | Jaban | Film | |
| 1972 | Piya Ka Ghar | Film | |
| 1972 | Raaste Kaa Patthar | Film | |
| 1972 | Reshma Aur Shera | Film | |
| 1971 | Anand | Film | |
| 1971 | Parwana | Film | |
| 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahani | Film | |
| 1971 | Sanjog | Film | |
| 1969 | Bhuvan Shome | Film | |
| 1969 | Saat Hindustani | Film | |
| Khabardar | Film | ||
| Vettiyan | Justice Dr. Sathyadev Bramhadutt Pandey, National Human Rights Commission of India | Film |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Padma Vibhushan | Won | |
| 2011 | CNN-News18 Indian of the Year | Won | |
| 2007 | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Won | |
| 2001 | Padma Bhushan | Won | |
| 1991 | Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1990 | National Film Award for Best Actor | Agneepath | Won |
| 1984 | Padma Shri in arts | Won |
Amitabh Bachchan on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 36.3M @amitabhbachchan
- Engagement rate
- 0.45% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 160,525
- Average comments
- 2,932 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Amitabh Bachchan Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Amitabh Bachchan?
Amitabh Bachchan is 84 years old, born on 11 October 1942 in Prayagraj.
What is Amitabh Bachchan known for?
Amitabh Bachchan is known for playing Yashvardhan Raichand in Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... (2001).
What is Amitabh Bachchan’s nationality?
Amitabh Bachchan is Indian, born in Prayagraj.
How tall is Amitabh Bachchan?
Amitabh Bachchan is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Who is Amitabh Bachchan married to?
Amitabh Bachchan is married to Jaya Bachchan; they married in 1979.
What is Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth?
Amitabh Bachchan’s net worth is estimated at $470 million (2021 figure).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q9570), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Soumik from Mumbai, India · CC BY-SA 2.0
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